be dishonest

Example Sentences

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She said that the couple "continued to be dishonest" about Eleanor's real start in life and how she came to be in their care.

From BBC • Jul. 14, 2025

Droeger said the district attorney’s office places probation officers found to be dishonest on an internal list of witnesses with credibility issues.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2024

Andrews said a technology that relies on shoppers to do their own scanning and punch in product quantities tempts even law-abiding citizens to be dishonest.

From Washington Times • Dec. 18, 2023

Andrews said a technology that relies on shoppers to do their own scanning and punch in product quantities tempts even law abiding citizens to be dishonest.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 18, 2023

You had to crave something to be dishonest.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck